Medicare Rights Responds to Proposed HIPAA Changes
May 6, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in response to proposed
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Medicare Rights Endorses Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
May 6, 2021
On May 4, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on drug pricing legislation, including
New Research Highlights Supplemental Coverage “Cliff” For Some with Medicare
April 29, 2021
A new research article published in Health Affairs examines the supplemental coverage “cliff” that some people with Medicare may experience. These beneficiaries
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Bill Is an Important Step
April 29, 2021
This week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments in response to a discussion draft of a bill to expand access to Medicaid
Congressional Members Seek SSI Program Changes to Reduce Poverty
April 22, 2021
Dozens of U.S. Representatives and Senators sent a letter late last week urging the Biden administration to support the inclusion of Supplemental
Prescription Drug Affordability Remains a Top Concern for Many People with Medicare
April 22, 2021
Though major legislative and regulatory solutions have stalled in recent years, policymakers are once again turning their attention to the
New Resources Promote Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
April 15, 2021
Several departments within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)— the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Administration
New Issue Brief Examines Medicaid Churn
April 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) recently
Education About COVID-19 Vaccines Continues as Access Increases
April 8, 2021
At least 110 million people in the United States have received at least one dose of any of the three
CMS Releases New Data Showing How COVID-19 Affects People with Medicare
April 8, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently released new data on the impact of COVID-19 on people with Medicare,
Medicare Rights Responds to Proposed HIPAA Changes
May 6, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in response to proposed
Medicare Rights Endorses Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act
May 6, 2021
On May 4, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on drug pricing legislation, including
New Research Highlights Supplemental Coverage “Cliff” For Some with Medicare
April 29, 2021
A new research article published in Health Affairs examines the supplemental coverage “cliff” that some people with Medicare may experience. These beneficiaries
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Bill Is an Important Step
April 29, 2021
This week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments in response to a discussion draft of a bill to expand access to Medicaid
Congressional Members Seek SSI Program Changes to Reduce Poverty
April 22, 2021
Dozens of U.S. Representatives and Senators sent a letter late last week urging the Biden administration to support the inclusion of Supplemental
Prescription Drug Affordability Remains a Top Concern for Many People with Medicare
April 22, 2021
Though major legislative and regulatory solutions have stalled in recent years, policymakers are once again turning their attention to the
New Resources Promote Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
April 15, 2021
Several departments within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)— the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Administration
New Issue Brief Examines Medicaid Churn
April 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) recently
Education About COVID-19 Vaccines Continues as Access Increases
April 8, 2021
At least 110 million people in the United States have received at least one dose of any of the three
CMS Releases New Data Showing How COVID-19 Affects People with Medicare
April 8, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently released new data on the impact of COVID-19 on people with Medicare,